People & Dogs

Teaching People All About Dog Training and Behaviour! For over 30 years!

About me.

In 2014, I welcomed a particularly challenging dog into my life. Feeling overwhelmed, confused, but also intrigued by his behaviour, I sought the help of Victoria Cooper. Her guidance not only gave me the tools to support my dog but also inspired me and sparked a deep passion for learning more about canine behaviour and training.

In 2018, I began a mentoring programme with Victoria alongside my formal studies. I assisted in countless classes, honing my skills and building confidence as a trainer. After qualifying, I became a full-time instructor. In April 2023, I was honoured to take over the reins of People and Dogs, continuing the legacy of high-quality, science-based dog training.

People & Dogs was founded in 1994 by canine behaviour specialist Victoria Cooper. Victoria has dedicated her life to supporting and coaching dog owners. Victoria is an experienced, qualified and Certified Canine Behaviourist and Dog Trainer with over 30 years experience in teaching people how to train their dogs.

Victoria now dedicates her time to her company, Victoria Cooper, where she specialises in behavioural issues such as aggression, lead reactivity, resource guarding, fears and phobias, and compulsive behaviours. In addition to her behaviour work, she provides mentoring and coaching to support dog owners and trainers.

Today, I am an IMDT-certified dog trainer and Certified SA Pro Behaviour Consultant, with additional qualifications in Canine Behaviour Management, Puppy Training and Dog Training.

I have a particular interest in working with reactive dogs and work with dogs who may bark, lunge, become over-excited, worried or overwhelmed around other dogs, people or things in their environment, helping both the dog and their owner understand what is happening and build the skills they need to cope.

I’m passionate about continuing to develop my knowledge so that the training and behaviour support I offer is based on current understanding of dogs, using kind, reward-based methods without fear, force or aversive tools..

The People and Dogs Approach

People and Dogs remains a close collaboration with Victoria, who continues to inspire, support, and mentor our work. Her guidance ensures we honour the strong foundation of success she built, while evolving to meet the needs of our clients today.

We are proud to have a team of experienced and qualified instructors, each with their own specialist skills and knowledge, as well as dedicated assistants who share a passion for helping dogs and their owners achieve their goals. Together, we provide kind, science-based, and fear-free training methods designed to help dogs and their families thrive.

As for me, I am an IMDT-certified dog trainer and a Certified SA Pro Behavior Consultant, with additional qualifications in Canine Behaviour Management, Puppy Training, and Dog Training. I am always seeking to expand my knowledge to ensure I can provide the most up-to-date and effective support for my clients.

I look forward to meeting you and your dog and helping you build a strong, happy relationship through positive, effective training.

Jenny Cartledge IMDT, CSAP-BC

Training Venues

Unstone

The Fred Hopkinson Memorial Hall

Crow Lane

Unstone

Dronfield

S18 4AL

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We run courses at all of our training venues.

The specific location of your chosen class is shown in the course title on the booking page, along with the day, date and time (for example: Life Skills Puppy – 10–20 weeks, Tuesday 11 November, 6:00PM (Unstone)).

Both our Norton and Unstone venues have accessible facilities. Our training field offers plenty of open space but does not have facilities on site.

Please note: Our training fields do not have a postcode. Directions to the location will be sent on booking.